[center][h1][color=#a44b28][b]Marqué[/b][/color][/h1][/center][hr]speaking to: [@Lemons]Scion Axan

[color=a44b28]"Your Holiness, I would ask that you refrain from the potential angering of your family with such comments."[/color] The voice of her Templar rose like a whisper behind the Scion as Marqué stepped forth from a nearby procession of Church Knights onto the redcarpet, donned in the basic formal wear required of his station, decorated with dull amber jewelry to show his dedication to the Scion of Fire as her Templar. Without another word he stepped forth infront of the reporter and stared up at them with an unreadable expression. [color=a44b28]"As for now, I believe any questions of Our Holiness Axan will have to wait until a later time when such questions are more appropriate. I am sure you can understand."[/color]

"Bu-" *The reportered started but Marqué held up a hand to stop them as he pointed towards the other Scion's present at the event.

[color=a44b28]"I am certain that the other present scions will be more receptive to your questions, particularly Our Holinesses Isabella Lanvaldear Rosaria and Miriam Grâce Desrosiers. In either case, Holiness Axan is not available for questions at this time and must prepare for the festivities at this time. Is that clear, Sir?[/color]" Any attempt at a possibe rebuttal was stopped in the reporter's throat by the dead-pan stare that the Templar gave, almost daring the man and his camera to continue, until with a bit of shrug, he moved on to bother one of the other scions.

It was only after they were out of earshot of any immediate reporters that Marqué turned to his Scion with a small quirk to his brow, as close as he game to an expression of discontent aro8und her as she'd ever seen.

[color=a44b28]"I shall not be one to question your decisions, Your Holiness Axan, but I would appreciate if you would well tell me when you plan to go to functions such as this one, rather than to leave me guessing as your potential arrival or departure times. Granted, I made certain to awake about two hours earlier than usual and scope out any potential dangers on the several routes your limousine could hjave taken before awaiting your arrival, but it would be [i]much[/i] preferable to arrivie with my Scion rather than ahead of her."[/color]

As he spoke around a possible condemnation of her behavior, however, the Templar also made a nod to the Church proper and continued on.

[color=a44b28]"I have also found routes of egress from the Chruch that are unlikely to have much in the way of media attention, if you wish to avoid it. Granted, from my studies, this will likely cause more attention to be focused on your for a while. It is your choice as always, Your Holiness, but I figured it best to keep you informed. Also, you mentioned some distaste for the typical drink found at these events, so I've worked with a few of the supplies before hand to set aside a few stronger brews to be collected, should you still hold that opinion."[/color]

A small pause.

[color=a44b28]"Before you ask, no I will not be telling you where the spirits are located on the premises nor will any of the servants you talk to know. As this is not a Rodionian affair, I think your typical consumption of spirits would be more. . . disruptive than what one could expect. Especially given your familiy is around to stoke some irritation."[/color]